Ancient Greece Overview Khan Academy

What name did the ancient Greeks use to refer to their land?

• Greece

• Anatolia

• Hellas

• Persia

Why is the period between 1100 BCE and 800 BCE known as the Greek Dark Ages?

• It was a time of constant warfare

• There is a scarcity of historical records from this period

• The region experienced a prolonged period of drought

• The population significantly decreased

Which two epic poems, attributed to Homer, famously describe the Trojan War and its aftermath?

• The Odyssey and the Aeneid

• The Iliad and the Odyssey

• The Theogony and the Works and Days

• The Argonautica and the Hymns

For approximately how many years did the ancient Olympic Games continue in Greece?

• 100 years

• 500 years

• Over 1000 years

• Less than 50 years

What was a defining characteristic of Spartan society?

• Known for its philosophy and democracy.

• Famous for its militaristic society and significant slave ownership.

• A hub for art and architecture.

• Primarily focused on trade and naval power.

Who was responsible for initially unifying the independent Greek city-states?

• Alexander the Great

• Pericles

• Philip of Macedon

• Homer

What term describes the formation used by Greek citizen-soldiers where they marched tightly together with shields up, resembling an armored tank?

• Legion

• Phalanx

• Cohort

• Centuria

The word "laconic," meaning someone who uses few words to convey meaning, originates from which region known for its terse speech?

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

• Laconia